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“Like many readers of Gene Wolfe, I've often found myself coming up short when plumbing the depths of his works and trying to piece together what's between the lines. Most of the fan / academic discussions of Wolfe available online are either insufferable, inaccessible, or heavily slanted towards someone's personal interpretations. This makes it either impossible or at best frustrating and inconclusive for readers like me to enhance their understanding of the world, themes, and clues that all of Wolfe's stories are soaked in.
Phil and Metz bring a refreshing pair of perspectives as they tackle Wolfe's ouvre page by page. I was worried that a discussion format might cheapen or contort the text, but the way they work is actually an incredible boon to Wolfe readers.
The guys strike exactly the right balance between highlighting the prose, exploring the possible meanings / implications as they are revealed, and still preserving the unique experience of gradual recontextualization that makes these stories the masterpieces that they are.
I'm amazed at how much clarity and excitement this podcast adds to the treasures of my favorite author, and I can't wait for them to get into the Solar Cycle, which they've been working towards for a year now. The New Sun episodes are starting in less than a month!”Read full review »
Glangton via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/13/17
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“If like me you got that sinking feeling that maybe you spent a year reading The Book of the New Sun only to be left with just a magic cloud of beauty and nonsense...worry no more!
Listening to this podcast made the first reading totally worth it! I finally feel I’m getting a good grasp on what...”Read full review »
Gaston8008 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/03/19
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“Phil and Metz bring a perfect balance of insightful close-reading and good humor to their read-alongs of Wolfe's work. If you're a first-time reader or revisiting old favorites, you'll find new perspectives and discoveries in each episode.”Read full review »
colonelk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/07/20
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“As I have recently started rereading Long Sun it has been a delight to have Phil and Metz to guide everyone through the nooks and crannies of each section chapter by chapter. An entertaining walkthrough that I binged over a series of afternoons. Oreb is the true star, and I love your commentary...”Read full review »
Koz2421 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/21
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